[Feature Request] Mobile UI alternative

[kvalle22]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
No

Describe the solution you'd like
I don't know if you are aware of the hideous recent changes done to the mobile app, I was thinking maybe Plexy can be an alternative for a Mobile web UI, I don't think that ever existed before, the web version of Plex has always been designed for larger screens, So I would say this could be great if possible.

Describe alternatives you've considered
There is actually no web version of Plex designed for mobile

[kvalle22]

@ricoloic

[ricoloic]

Hooo yes, I do know about the update sadly... I would love to try out my hand at this, I've seen that Nevu did start working on an android version of his app. Personally I would like to try out a native ios version for it.

I would be interested in knowing if you are running ios or android?

[ricoloic]

I know your request is about a web version adapted for mobile viewing, but I don't know if it's going to be easier than making a mobile application
@kvalle22 let me know your thoughts on this

[kvalle22]

I was not aware of Nevu, but I wasn't thinking about a new mobile app, instead a web app so It can fit good or decent on small screens (mobile devices). I would say is more convenient because you wouldn't need to download an application to watch Plex on a Mobile devices and second it would be OS independent as long as your mobile has a browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc). I am on Android btw

[ricoloic]

Ok ok good to know, I'll see what can be done to accomodate small screens for the plexy web app, thanks for the input

[ricoloic]

@kvalle22 currently remaking the whole application for easier maintenance and better stability, I'm also reviewing the ui/ux experiance, both on the desktop version and the mobile version. I currently am only at the beginning and I'm focusing on the UI and stability of the application. So I'm not really far into implementing many features, but here is a quick preview of it.

I'll eventually create a discussion on the repo regarding this updated/new project.

out.mp4

[ricoloic]

Here is a recording from my phone

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And this is on iPad mini (vertical)

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[ricoloic]

@kvalle22 quick update on the progress of the new ui version, let me know your thoughts

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[kvalle22]

@ricoloic looks awesome omg I thought I commented before , great improvement!!! Let me know if I can test it on Android

[ricoloic]

You can try it if you want, but it's still in development, currently playback is not working as I want to complete most of the other feature before tackling video playback

https://app.helumi.tv

Keep in mind, it's still in development, feel free to let me know if you have any bugs or suggestions

[kvalle22]

@ricoloic yes I understand, I tried 3 different tv shows, none of them played, looks great tho

[ricoloic]

@kvalle22 I'll let you know once I get the player working, I'll also start a discussion on the repo for this by end of day today. Just so that I can post updates on the features being worked on